[Pebbling] Terms of Use

Welcome to Pebbling!

By downloading, installing, or using the Pebbling mobile application (the “App”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (the “Terms”). These Terms establish the legal relationship between you (“User”) and Pebbling (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). Please take a moment to read them carefully. Our policies regarding the collection and protection of personal information can be found in our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference into these Terms. By using the Service, you are also deemed to have agreed to the Privacy Policy.

Article 1 (Eligibility)

• You must be at least 14 years of age (or the digital age of consent in your country, if higher) to use this Service.
• If you are under 19, you must represent that you have obtained permission from your parent or legal guardian to agree to these Terms and use the Service.
• The Company assumes that a minor’s legal guardian has consented to any paid service purchases. If a minor registers using false information, cancellation of the agreement may be restricted.

Article 2 (Your Account)

• To access Pebbling’s features, you must log in using your Google or Apple account.
• By registering, you agree to receive essential notices and service-related information by email. You may opt out of marketing emails at any time.
• Your login credentials (such as passwords) are never transmitted to or stored by us. You are solely responsible for all activities occurring under your account.

Article 3 (Paid Services and Subscriptions)

• Pebbling is a paid app and may offer subscription services in the future.
• Payments: All payments are processed through Apple App Store or Google Play Store (the “App Market”). The Company does not collect or store your credit card or financial information.
• Renewals: Subscription plans automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period.
• Refunds: Refunds are handled solely according to the policies of the App Market through which the purchase was made. The Company bears no responsibility for decisions made under those policies.

Article 4 (Your Content)

• You retain ownership and copyright of all text, images, and other content you create within the App (“User Content”).
• You grant the Company a non-exclusive, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute your User Content (after pseudonymization or anonymization) for the purposes of providing, operating, improving, and developing new features of the Service.
• Any feedback or suggestions you provide to the Company may be used freely without obligation or compensation, and all rights to such feedback belong to the Company.

Article 5 (Wellness Disclaimer)

Please read this section carefully.

• Not medical advice: Pebbling is a wellness-support tool designed for general mental well-being. It is not a medical device or healthcare service provider.
• Not a substitute: The Service is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, nor to replace professional advice from a licensed healthcare provider.
• Crisis situations: If you are experiencing severe mental distress or are at risk of harming yourself or others, do not use this Service. Contact a qualified professional or your local emergency service (e.g., 112 or 129 in Korea) immediately.

Article 6 (Intellectual Property)

• Except for User Content, all intellectual property related to the Service — including the Pebbling name, logo, graphics, designs, software, databases, and user interface — belongs to the Company or its licensors.
• Users may not copy, distribute, modify, reverse-engineer, or collect any part of the Service without the Company’s prior written consent.

Article 7 (Prohibited Conduct)

Users must not:

• Post unlawful, harmful, violent, obscene, or rights-infringing content;
• Access or collect Service data through automated means (such as bots or scrapers);
• Distribute malware, viruses, or interfere with the operation of the Service;
• Use the Service for commercial purposes without the Company’s express authorization.

Article 8 (Changes or Suspension)

The Company may modify or suspend all or part of the Service for legitimate reasons. In such cases, the Company will notify users in advance via in-app notice or email.

Article 9 (Termination)

• You may delete your account and terminate these Terms at any time through the in-app settings.
• The Company may suspend or terminate your access if you violate these Terms.
• Upon account deletion, the Company will promptly delete your information unless retention is required by law (e.g., payment or dispute records). In such cases, data will be retained only for the legally mandated period before deletion.

Article 10 (Disclaimers; Limitation of Liability)

• The Service is provided “as is” without any express or implied warranties.
• To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, or for loss of profits, data, or reputation resulting from your use of the Service.

Article 11 (Governing Law and Dispute Resolution)

• These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Korea.
• However, if mandatory consumer protection laws in your country provide otherwise, those laws shall prevail.
• Any disputes arising in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Seoul Central District Court, Republic of Korea.

Article 12 (Severability)

If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Article 13 (Entire Agreement)

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between the Company and the User regarding the Service, superseding any prior oral or written agreements.

Article 14 (Changes to Terms)

The Company may revise these Terms. Minor updates will be announced at least 7 days before the effective date, and material or disadvantageous changes at least 30 days in advance via in-app notice or email. Continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Article 15 (Contact Us)

If you have any questions regarding these Terms, please contact us at: 📩 [email protected]

Effective Date: September 4, 2025